Movie review: Don’t wait for DVD  see Spider-Man 2’ now

When you go to a movie based on a book or comic, you look for the exact details from the original work.

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” based, of course, on the Marvel comic book superhero, is the second in a new series about Peter Parker’s high school years after he first becomes Spider-Man.

During the first movie, you see how Parker, played by Andrew Garfield, becomes powerful. You see his first acts as a hero. In addition, you see his high school love interest, Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone).

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (Rated PG-13, 142 minutes) picks up where the first film in the series (“The Amazing Spider-Man”) left off. It starts with a great scene of Spider-Man saving the day.

Throughout the film, the graphics are great. The effects highlight the movie and make it more interesting to watch. If you see it in 3D, the scenes jump out at you, making you feel like you’re a part of the story.

The movie’s cast is also fantastic. Stone is a great actress who can play many different roles. There is no disappointment in her part in this film.

Harry Osborn is perfectly portrayed by Dane DeHaan. He’s perfect for the part of an old friend of Parker’s — but enemy of Spider-Man’s. You see his desperation to live, in the face of a deadly disease, that cause him to take drastic measures. Electro, played by Jamie Foxx, is also an extremely good character. The movie does a great job showing how Electro became a villain. Foxx successfully conveys the character’s desperation to be noticed.

The Spider-Man movies are different than most superhero films because of Spider-Man’s age. Many of the heroes are adults, while Spider-Man is still in high school when the film begins. I think this allows the new Spider-Man movies a humorous side. After all, Spider-Man is famous for his one-liners, making the intense scenes a little lighter. The humor in this film is charming.

For those who are avid comic book readers, you will not be disappointed with this movie. It follows the early comics of Spider-Man to a T.

Even if you haven’t read the comics, this movie is a must-see. The graphics, the cast and the action are exciting. I plan to watch this movie over and over again.

I highly recommend spending the money to see it in theaters.

Paige Plummer is a sophomore at Rochester High School.

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